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      community Dutasteride Mega Guide – Better Than Finasteride?

      in Finasteride  88 upvotes 4 years ago
      The potential risks and benefits of using Dutasteride as a hair loss treatment, compared to using Finasteride or other treatments like RU58841 or Accutane. People discussed their personal experiences with these treatments and shared advice on how to proceed.

      community Unofficial Dermapen/Roller Guide

      in Treatment  255 upvotes 5 years ago
      Treatments for hair loss, including microneedling (dermarolling and dermapen) and the use of minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It provides detailed information about cost and usage of the various treatments, as well as potential side effects.

      community Success WITH pics: saw results in 2 months. Variation of BIG 3. I'm 24 years old and been doing it for 8 months now.

      in Update  49 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user shared their successful hair regrowth routine, which includes finasteride, derma rolling, minoxidil (Rogaine), biotin pills, and vitamin D supplementation, and saw noticeable results in 3 months. They suggest this routine as a variation of the "Big 3" hair loss treatments and have created a website to sell the products they used.

      community Switched to Dutasteride from Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  13 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and noticed less hair shedding, questioning if it's due to dutasteride's effects. Others shared mixed experiences with shedding and side effects after switching, with some seeing improvements and others experiencing continued shedding.

      community Is this good improvement? 3-4 months in

      in Is this regrowth?  479 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced increased hair density and thickness after 3-4 months using finasteride, minoxidil, dermastamping, ketoconazole, and biotin. They apply minoxidil right after dermastamping without any side effects or shedding.

      community Update: Exactly one year of treatment

      in Progress Pictures  691 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user shared their one-year hair regrowth progress using topical Minoxidil, oral Finasteride, rosemary oil, and a silicone head massager, along with a healthy lifestyle and supplements. They are happy with the results but acknowledge some hair loss is still visible, especially when wet.

      community 2Y 5M on dut, ask me anything

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  130 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user experienced significant hair regrowth using dutasteride without side effects, starting with finasteride and not using minoxidil or dermarolling. They attributed success to a unique genetic response to DHT blockers but did not share their full regimen, frustrating others.

      community KX-826: Long-Term Safety Results are out!

      in Research/Science  155 upvotes 1 month ago
      KX-826 initially improves hair growth but declines after 24 weeks, with mild itching as a side effect. Combining it with minoxidil and finasteride may improve results, but long-term effectiveness is uncertain.

      community Finasteride is ****ing magical

      in Update  314 upvotes 1 month ago
      Finasteride has led to significant hair regrowth for some users, with noticeable improvements in two months, but side effects like erectile dysfunction have caused some to stop using it. Some users combine finasteride with minoxidil and other supplements, despite concerns about side effects.

      community My microneedling journey (no min, fin, etc)

      in Microneedling  198 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced positive hair growth results using microneedling with rosemary and mint oil, without Minoxidil, Finasteride, or RU58841. They switched from a dermaroller to a microneedling pen and targeted different scalp areas weekly.

      community Anyone else realize how many younger guys are balding?

      in Chat  262 upvotes 1 month ago
      Many younger men are experiencing hair loss due to genetics, diet, stress, and lifestyle changes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are mentioned, with some users noting improvements.

      community Balding at the age of 17 years old

      in Chat  8 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 17-year-old experiencing hair loss is using Minoxidil but is hesitant about Finasteride due to potential side effects. Others recommend Finasteride for its effectiveness and suggest alternatives like vitamins and derma rollers.

      community 1 month of using fin, so happy

      in Progress Pictures  866 upvotes 3 months ago
      User had a hair transplant and used a finasteride and minoxidil spray for 6 months with no results. After adding finasteride tablets for 1 month, they saw significant hair growth improvement.

      community Need motivation, can’t live normally

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 20-year-old experiencing hair thinning became depressed and sought treatment. The new dermatologist prescribed a routine including topical minoxidil, finasteride, derma stamping, Nizoral shampoo, rosemary oil, and scalp massages.

      community Crown update 1 month - Oral min & Oral fin

      in Update  69 upvotes 4 months ago
      User is 1.5 months into using oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair regrowth, along with dermarolling. They report good progress and seek advice on whether new hairs will thicken.

      community Best Shampoo Recommendations!!

      in Product  12 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user is seeking shampoo recommendations for thinning hair that doesn't cause dryness or brittleness. Another user suggests Pura D'or, noting it makes their hair feel better despite thinning, but mentions no shampoo will help with hair loss.

      community Mechanism of action of alfatradiol (17 alpha estradiol)

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses the mechanism of action of alfatradiol (17 alpha estradiol) in treating hair loss. It explores theories that it either inhibits 5 alpha reductase to prevent T->DHT conversion or aromatizes scalp T into 17-alpha-estradiol to save hair.

      community + 5 years Finasteride and dermarroll journey PICS and ACTUAL DILEMMA

      in Progress Pictures  54 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced improved hair density and thickness after using finasteride and dermarolling for 2.5 years but noticed hair loss when doing anaerobic exercise. They increased their finasteride dose and continued dermarolling but are considering not starting minoxidil due to its perceived hassle and uncertain long-term benefits.

      community do any supplements actually work?

      in Female  6 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user asked if collagen or hair growth supplements made their hair thicker. Another user suggested that Vitamin D might help if deficient.